Career Networks Institute: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Career Networks Institute at a glance

• 1,133

  students enrolled

• 274

  degrees and certificates a year

• 89%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $49,677

  average net price a year

• $52,232

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,256

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Career Networks Institute reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Career Networks Institute

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.

• 4,481

  open professional jobs

• 289

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  388 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Orange County

  2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $113,702

  median household income

  Orange County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (72 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,215), Anduril (343), Pacific Life (71), Field AI (56), Mach Industries (55), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (55), Harbinger Motors (49), Rivian Automotive (47).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,935), Operations (469), Finance (390), Sales (253), Data & Analytics (165), Legal (156). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, Santa Ana Workforce Development Board.

• Anaheim Workforce ConnectionAnaheim · 714-765-4350 · Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00
• Orange County Workforce Solutions CenterLaguna Niguel · 866-500-6587 · Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center - BreaBrea · 866-500-6587 · Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm - EDD Hours-Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos · 866-500-6587 · Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -Santa Ana · 866-500-6587 · Varies- Check website to book
• Santa Ana WORK CenterSanta Ana · 714-565-2600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Career Networks Institute?

Career Networks Institute enrolls about 1,133 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Santa Ana, California. It awards about 274 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Career Networks Institute?

89% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Career Networks Institute graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,232 six years after entry and $45,256 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Career Networks Institute offer AI or data science degrees?

Career Networks Institute reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Career Networks Institute?

4,481 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 289 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.